Miri Regev Revealed: Israel Transferred Iron Dome Batteries to the United Arab Emirates to Protect Its Residents
In an interview with Efi Triger on Galatz, Cabinet member Miri Regev confirmed that Israel transferred Iron Dome batteries to the United Arab Emirates, in order to help protect its residents from aerial threats.
Assessment
A senior Israeli cabinet member has confirmed that Israel transferred Iron Dome batteries to the United Arab Emirates, signaling a deepening of their defense relationship beyond the Abraham Accords. The revelation publicly acknowledges an ongoing military cooperation that was previously unconfirmed. This raises questions about the scope of Israeli security commitments in the Gulf and the extent to which these systems are meant to counter specific regional threats.